Kenny Alexander handled Honeysuckle’s 1st setback in seventeen races at the beginning of December with amazing indifference. Losses speak more about racehorse connections than wins do.
Although it appeared to be business as usual, Alexander said that unluckily, they all lost in the end. It by no means says that all the previous accomplishments do not matter now. Indeed, she has taken part in races that seemed absolutely impossible at first. It’s not the end of the world, this late unfortunate race. Still, their streak of victories is over.
The race details
The racer has accepted the fact that Teahupoo and Classical Dream ran equally well, if not slightly better in the back, even after she served right after her second to the last opponent.
That was evident. It was not the 2.5 miles that Honeysuckle has acquired 7 out of so far in twelve Grade One contests on Sunday. This includes the 2 triumphs in the March Champs Jumping at Cheltenham and his three victories in the Hurdle at Leopardstown, Ireland, which is the equivalent of the Irish race.
The rain had already soaked the ground by the time her race was over. However, as evidenced by Honeysuckle’s performances over the previous four years, no one has been asked for an explanation.
The possible future
Although she was occasionally criticized for being the best of the underwhelming group of 2-mile jocks or for the seven-pound filly’s capacity to overestimate her capabilities, Honeysuckle’s extraordinary character and willingness to always return home before are still impressive.
Along the way, Blackmore’s perfect play at her 8-year-old age group has likewise prevented a disappointing loss. In spite of the fact that none of Honeysuckle’s starts were long shots or favored, she consistently impressed her fans, up til the recent unexpected loss.
Things might unavoidably get tougher from this point, presuming Bromhead doesn’t decide to leave in time for the 2023 stallion season. If the latest race really is their final one, nobody can and shouldn’t blame them. In addition to that, the Henderson’s outperformed Honeysuckle by five and a half seconds.
